Crop Insurance has been widely discussed as being the centerpiece of the 2012 Farm Bill, but Bill Murphy with USDA’s Risk Management Agency says as lawmakers craft a leaner, cheaper farm bill he hopes they’ll realize that crop insurance alone will not help a farmer during extreme weather events. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
February USDA Citrus Crop Forecast Has Slight Changes for Florida
The February USDA Citrus Crop Forecast released this morning has slight changes in the Florida Orange, Grapefruit as well as the FCOJ yield. Download Audio For a copy of the February USDA Citrus Crop Forecast Form (.pdf format) CLICK HERE. News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Peanut Farmers Going to Holland & Spring Rains Will Be Needed
Today Tyron Spearman has information about peanut farmers who will be making a trip to Holland in a couple of months and also how badly needed spring rains will be for many areas this year. Holland: Download Audio Rain: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Feral Hogs
Everett Griner looks at the continuing efforts to control the Feral Hogs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …
USDA Designates Seven Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2012 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated seven counties in Florida as natural disaster areas for two separate disaster conditions. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …
Cattle Market Manager Understands Importance of BQA
In this week’s “BQA Quality Report” brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs we have Joe Ezzard, Mid-Georgia Livestock Market Manager, who notes that BQA is a very important thing to have in order to produce the kind of product he wants his family to eat with him every night. Download Audio Get to know …
Tomatoes Could Hold Cancer Cure
Scientists have discovered the nutrient, lycopene, which is found in cooked tomatoes, can slow the growth – and even kill – the cancer cells that hijack a body’s healthy blood supply. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …
Peanuts Fields Affected by Dry Conditions & Do Not Over-plant Peanuts
Peanut fields, not only in our country, but also in Argentina are being affected by dry weather conditions as Tyron Spearman has that story along with a note about not planting too many peanuts this year. Weather: Download Audio Planting: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Continued Dialog Needed Regarding DOL’s On-Farm Child Labor Rules
Agriculture has responded positively to the news from the Department of Labor that it will re-propose the parental exemption in the child labor rule. But some say that the real issue under the proposed rules is not being addressed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
FL NRCS Reminds Partners of Upcoming WREP Deadline
FL NRCS Assistant State Conservationist Roney Gutierrez wants to remind eligible partners that they are accepting applications for the Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program until Friday, February 10, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …